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08-06-63 City Council Minutes1.2 �3 REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL August 6, 1963 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said Village on August 6, 1963, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following was absent: Schaphorst. Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Roger A. Peterson; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Chief -of -Police, Everett Frandsen; President of the Planning Commission, Joe L. Brown. The meeting was called to order at 8:12 P.M. Invocation: Rev. Norman D. Long, Church of the Brethren, 8025 Medicine Lake Rd. Colonel White of the United States Army appeared and presented an award to Roy W. Terwilliger for Outstanding Service. Mr. Terwilliger has been hired as Administrative Assistant for the Village of Golden Valley. Minutes of July 16, 1963: Moved by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of July 16, 19639 as submitted to the Council. Award of Bids - Improvement Bonds of 1963, Series A & B: The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the Notice of Sale - $2,975,000 Improvement Bonds of 1963, Series A and B. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerk's Office. The Clerk reported that two sealed bids for the purchase of $2,975,000 Improvement Bonds of 1963, Series A and B, had been received by her prior to the time of this meeting, which bids were thereupon presented to the Council, opened, and publicly read and considered, and the highest and best bid of each bidder was found to be as follows: NAME OF BIDDER PIPER, JAFFRAY & HOPWOOD JURAN & MOODY, INC. INTEREST RATE OR RATES 3.653.0% JOHN NWEEN & COMPANY 3.66550% Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 6, 1963 Member Flannagan then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF $2,975,000 IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1963 SERIES A AND B" The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Teresi, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, and was signed by the Mayor, which was attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page �. Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORM AND DETAILS OF $ 2,975,000 IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1963, SERIES A AND B, AND LEVYING AD VALOREM TAXES AND APPROPRIATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF" The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Teresi, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the follow- ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted and was signed by the Mayor and attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page --. Public Hearing - Public Improvements (63 -CG -12, Rhode Island): The Village Clerk presented an Affidavit shourinng publication in the official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on Certain Proposed Public Im- provements (63 -CG -12 Rhode Island Avenue portion only) described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on July 16, 1963. Said Affidavit was then examined and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk. The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed public improvements, and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the following: 63 -CG -12: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None The Mayor closed the public hearing. 1 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 6, 1963 Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (63 -CG -12, Rhode Island Avenue Portion Only) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Scherer and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page/- . Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: 11RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS" 63 -CG -12 Rhode Island Avenue) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Scherer and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:. Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the follow- ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 13 2 Award of Bids - Public Improvements (63 -CG -8, 12)-. The Village Clerk announced that pursuant to the resolution of the Village Council adopted July 16, 1963, and in accordance with the terms of the advertisement for bids published in accordance with said resolution, the Village Clerk and the Village Engineer had met in the Council Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 a.m. on August 2, 1963, and had then and there publicly opened and read the bids received. The Village Engineer tabulated said bids for the construction of Project No. 63 -CG -8 (23rd Avenue); and 63 -CG -12 (Rhode Island Avenue and Sumter). The Engineer tabulated the total of the contract cost under terms of said bids in accordance with the unit price stated therein, and said bids were found to be as follows:. Hiawatha Cement Company Minn.ehaha Terrazo & Cement Company C. S. McCrossan, Inc. Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. Carlon Construction Company Crown Sidewalk & Block Total Bid $17,944.20 18,899.00 20,368.00 22,537.56 24,856.80 26,114.00 12 t5 126 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 6, 1963 The Village Engineer stated that Hiawatha Cement Company submitted the lowest responsible bid and recommended they be awarded the bid in the amount of $17,944.20. Member Scherer introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR Project No. 63 -CG -8 (23rd Avenue; and 63 -CG -12 (Rhode Island & Sumter) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Teresi and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereoft Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the follow- ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page Ate - Continued Public Hearing - Street Vacation, Fairbault Street: The Village Manager announced that this was a continued public hearing from the meeting of July 16, 1963. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for a continued public hearing on said proposed street vacation, and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the following. OBJECTOR OBJECTION None � None Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the street vacation. (see Minutes of July 13, 1963). Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:. "RESOLUTION" (Street Vacation, Fairbault Street) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Teresi and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the follow- ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page. Request for Name Change of Jones' Addition to Hampshire Oaks' 5th Addition: The Village Manager presented the request to change the name of Jones' Addition to Hampshire Oaks' 5th Addition. 127 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 6, 1963 MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the name change of Jones? Addition to Hampshire Oaks? 5th Addition. for Public Hearing - T ? s 2nd Addition, All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing to plat Lindsay?s 2nd Addition and Hampshire Oaks? 5th Addition at the meeting of August 20, 1963. e Oaks ? iiti on: Staff Report - Easement for Sweeney Lake: The Chief -of -Police reported on the activity during the past two weeks at Sweeney Lake. There were 15 arrests: six juvenile and 9 adults. The Village Manager presented a written report dated July 20, 1963, from Mr. Paul J. Ocken which was addressed to the Council and Police Department. Mr. LeRoy Anderson, 5045 Alfred Road, stated the situation had improved considerably. Council decided to continue extra patroling of the area for another two weeks and ordered the sign regulating hours of swimming replaced. Request for Building Permit - Rectory at St. Margaret Mary, 2305 Zenith: The Building Inspector presented the plans and specifications for a new rectory at St. Margaret Mary Church at 2305 Zenith Avenue North. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a building permit for a new rectory at St. Margaret Mary Church at 2305 Zenith Avenue North, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Building Permit - Double Bungalow in Open Develo ment Zone: 510 & 512 Jersey Avenue North.- The or :The Building Inspector presented the request for a double bungalow in an Open Development Zone at 510 & 512 Jersey Avenue North. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a building permit for a double bungalow in an Open Development Zone at 510 & 512 Jersey Avenue North, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. for Sign Permits - Rees-Thomson-Scroggins: 6880, 6 The Building Inspector presented a request for three sign permits for Rees-Thomson-Scroggins at 6880, 6940, & 6980 Wayzata Boulevard. 128 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 6, 1963 MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for three sign permits for Rees-Thomson-Scroggins at 6880, 6940 & 6980 Wayzata Boulevard, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Sign Permit - General Tire & Rubber Comp "700 Xenia Ave. So.: The Buil7ing Inspector presented a request or a sign permit for Genera Tire & Rubber Company at 700 Xenia Avenue South. IUVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for a sign permit for General Tire & Rubber Company at 700 Xenia Avenue South, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for "On -Sale" 3.2 Beer License, VFW Club License: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. A representative of the VFW organization appeared to request a club license for 3.2 beer for the VFW in Golden Valley. Council requested that the usual application for 3.2 beer be submitted by the VFW. Second Reading - Sign Ordinance: Council deferred the second reading of the proposed sign ordinance to the meeting of August 20, 1963. Resolution re: Participation in Rural Hennepin County Nursing District: The Village Manager presented a letter dated July 22, 1963, and resolution from the Rural Hennepin County Nursing District. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "A RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE RURAL HENNEPIN COUNTY NURSING DISTRICT" The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Flannagan and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the follow- ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book pageI Resolution Designating Representative & Alternate to Hennepin County League r of Municipalities: The Village Manager presented a letter dated July 15, 1963, and a resolution from the Hennepin County League of Municipalities. 129 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 6, 1963 Mayor Carl Nadasdy was appointed Golden Valley's representative and Member Teresi alternate to represent the Village to the Hennepin County League of Municiplaities. Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption.- "RESOLUTION doption: "RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES" The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Scherer and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the follow- ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page. Second Reading - Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code National Funds: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (National Funds, 621 No. Lilac Drive) MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page Apportionment for Hennepin Count Park Reserve District: The Village Manager submitted a request for approval of apportionment for Hennepin County Park Reserve District. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the apportion- ment for Hennepin County Park Reserve District with a limit of .18¢ per capita, based on the last Federal Decennial Census. Preliminary Draft - Joint & Cooperative Agreement for Establishment of Suburban Sewer Study Commission: The Village Manager presented the Preliminary Daft of a Joint & Cooperative Agreement for Establishment of Suburban Sewer Study Commission. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to enter into the Joint and Cooperative Agreement for Establishment of Suburban Sewer Study Commission. Dutch Elm Disease: The Village Manager reported that Mr. Lee Sanford and several other residents were interested in control of Dutch Elm Disease. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 6, 1963 Council directed that a committee consisting of seven members be appointed to study Dutch Elm Disease in cooperation with the Park & Recreation Commission. Availability of Funds for Railroad Signal, Report by Village Attorney: The Village Manager gave a resume of the background concerning the proposed railroad signal for the Zane Avenue Railroad Crossing. The Village Attorney reported that State funds were not available and if they were available they were not retroactive. The agreement required that the railroad crossing either be daylighted or flashing signals be installed. The Council took no action. Informal Proposals for Village Insurance: The Village Manager presented a written proposal dated July 30, 1963, submitted by the Finance Director. The Finance Director appeared to explain the coverage provided by the proposal. Council deferred the matter to the meeting of August 20, 1963. Agreement With Great Northern Railway Company: The Village Manager presented an Agreement With Great Northern Railway Company for the installation of two 8 inch water lines located at Golden Valley Road and 26th Avenue North Extended. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the agreement between the Great Northern Railway Company and the Village of Golden Valley for the installation of two 8 inch water lines located at Golden Valley Road and 26th Avenue North Extended. Request for Public Hearing - Bituminous Surfacing (63 -BS -26): The Village Manager presented a request for a Public Hearing for Bituminous Surfacing (63 -BS -26), on August 20, 1963. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT" (63 -BS -26) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Scherer and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the follow- ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page �. 1 1 1 Regular NE)eting of the Village Council, August 6, 1963 Request for Change Order, 63 -LF -13 (100% Petition): The Village Manager presented the request for approval for Change Order, 63 -LF -13 based upon 100% petition. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve Change Order (63 -LF -13) submitted with 100% petition. Request for Residential Use Permit - Peter Elsen, 7031 Glenwood Avenue: Council deferred the above matter upon request of the proponent. Bills: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the bills as sub- mitted on the prelist. Apartments in Single Family Dwellings: The Village Manager reviewed recent violations of apartments in single family dwellings. Council took no action. Re: Beachcomber Inn.: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. Paul Svensen, 4920 Colonial Drive, co-owner of the Beachcomber Inn gave a report on the activities at the Beachcomber Inn. Council agreed to permit the operation of the Beachcomber Inn and warned Mr. Svensen to try sending minors home by twelve o'clock. Licenses: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the following licenses: No. Licensee 2820 Carriage House Lanes, Inc. 2821 rr rr It it 2822 rr rr u n 2823 rr ►r n n 2824 rr rt rr n ZZLe Fee Cigarette $ 5.00 Bowling Alley 180.00 Pool Tables 35.00 Soft Drinks 10.00 Food 25.00 131 l Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 61 1963 MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 P.M. Attest: Village Clerk :f Fay or 1 1